16 Best American Restaurants in Elmira

“I came in for the first time with a friend shortly before Christmas and enjoyed a delicious lunch along with fantastic service. Although I am local, I can't believe I had never been here! I was also lucky enough to recently receive a gift card from my Daughter & Son in Law. I brought my hubby in today for his first time & he loved it as well. He had the bowl of French Onion Soup & Roast Beef sandwich. I had the Creamy Potato Soup and the Turkey Wrap. Both of our soups were hearty, full of flavor, and so savory. He enjoyed his Roast Beef on Rye with Horsey Sauce and my Turkey Wrap was so DELICIOUS 😋 The staff so very friendly & accommodating. The Cafe is decorated beautifully with lots of beautiful plants & decor. It's a perfect spot to take a little break from life with great meals, good people, and a perfect feeling of hometown comfort“

“Great place for icecream. Price is a little high at 6$ for a small but comparable to the area. Portion is generous, so makes up for it. Many flavors to choose from. There is a drive thru and picnic tables to sit and enjoy your treat. I give 4 stars because you will have to wait a while on a hot day. Minimal parking.“

“The Starlight Room is our favorite locally owned restaurant in the area. Food is amazing!! Everything is made onsite with the freshest ingredients. The gluten-free options are endless! Service is top notch and friendly! Support our local businesses!“

“Just had the best fish fry we have ever had. Great portions Great Taste The service was great. A true hidden gem in Elmira“

“1157 is the Best! Not only does the Chef, Andy prepare fabulous food, the wait staff is very knowledgeable and friendly and can help you make choices that will really suit your tastes. The Lobster Bisque I had for Valentines was Fabulous and Andy’s soups are always hearty and satisfying. This is truly a fine dinning or anytime treat in Elmira.“

“Steak Dianne was the best steak dish I’ve ever had here. The sauce was very light but so flavorful, and everything was top tier amazing. The next time you want great food and amazing people to talk to, come here. 20/10 this place alone.“

“Awesome venue! The owners and staff made us feel at home as soon as we walked in. The bartender’s were super knowledgeable and drink options amazing. The vibe was both welcoming and fun. And, the DJ had me dancing all night! I look forward to visiting again! WMC North is a 10 out of 10!!!!“

“We had a wonderful experience at the Hill Top Inn tonight while celebrating our 50th anniversary. We had excellent service and incredible food. Also, I appreciate their GF menu It is rare to find so many options. We will definitely return!“

“We got to Bernie Murray's early for dinner. The bartender asked if we would like to wait so we did. She brought us drinks, then came back 5 min later saying the cook is ready to start cooking if we would like to eat early, so we did. Fish was good, my piece was rather thin and greasy, my partner was happy with his. Might go back for there specialty chicken wings.“

“Keri is the hands down the best. Very personable and a great bartender. 11 out 10 experience every time.“

“What I loved most about this Applebee's is how attentive the manager on duty was. Not sure his name, but he made rounds to the tables himself checking on guests. I witnessed him making it right with a patron when a hiccup occured. Great job management!!!! Food was good and server-Jessica was attentive and awesome as well.“

“We had Dimitri and he was great! Food was exceptional and bottomless mimosas that paired well with our birthday celebration.

If you’re local, highly recommend going to Rye or the Garage for your brunch / breakfast needs 💯“

“Great food and service. Wings and burgers are top notch.“

“the best chicken wings since they were $5 a dozen as a kid HANDS DOWN THE BEST WINGS AND HOMEMADE BLEU CHEESE COMBINATION.. MILD EXTRA CRISPY EXTRA SIDE OF BLEU CHEESE ALSO *******************************************“

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“There was quite a line when we walked in and the manager, Amanda, always had a smile on her face the entire time. She greeted each customer with a cheerful welcome and treated each person with kindness and respect. She also walked around and asked everyone if everything was good. Amanda is a fantastic manager at the Horseheads, NY Dairy Queen!

Kid-friendliness: They have their kids menu at eye level with pictures for the kids so they can easily see what choices they have.“